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- 1. Multiple Choice
In which year of World War 2 did the events at Dunkirk take place?
1939
1940
1943
1945
- 2. Multiple Choice
What happened at Dunkirk?
the British Army was saved by civilians
US Army defeated the Japanese Empire
the Soviets surrendered to Germany
the British Army defeated the French
- 3. Multiple Choice
How many ships were used during the evacuation of Dunkirk?
about 12
about 150
about 500
about 1000
- 4. Multiple Choice
What country did Germany soon conquer after the events at Dunkirk?
France
Soviet Union
Italy
Poland
- 5. Multiple Choice
What did British soldiers do at Dunkirk?
waited around on the beaches
formed long lines into the shallow water
destroyed their equipment
were attacked by German planes
all of these things
- 6. Multiple Choice
Were the British the only soldiers at Dunkirk?
yes
no, there were some French soldiers, too
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did the British destroy much of their equipment while they were at Dunkirk?
they didn't want the Germans to use it
they hated their equipment
it was really terrible stuff
they didn't have a good reason
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did the British leave so much of their equipment on the beaches of Dunkirk? Choose 2.
there was no room for it on the ships
it was heavy and would be hard to carry
they wanted Germany to have it
they really hated all their equipment
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was the code name for the evacuation at Dunkirk?
Operation Bloodhound
Operation Swim For It
Operation Dynamo
Operation Lightning
- 10. Multiple Choice
About how many soldiers were rescued from the shores of Dunkirk?
about 300
about 3,000
about 30,000
about 300,000
- 11. Multiple Choice
The invasion of France started after an 8 month period of time when there wasn't much fighting in WW2. What is this time period called?
Appeasement
Phony War
Invasion of Poland
Blitzkrieg
- 12. Multiple Choice
When Germany invaded France, which two countries did they pass through? Choose all that are correct.
Poland
Belgium
The Netherlands
Soviet Union
- 13. Multiple Choice
What country is the city of Dunkirk located in?
Britain
France
Germany
Poland
- 14. Multiple Choice
Dunkirk is located on the coast near which body of water?
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
English Channel
Gulf of Mexico
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statements below are true about the events at Dunkirk?
British and French soldiers were surrounded by the Germans.
British and French soldiers were rescued by civilians in many small ships.
The German Army surrendered to the French Army.
British soldiers celebrated the end of World War 1
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